News Clipping: Library Use in Philippines Not Dying

'Library use in Philippines not dying'

Alexis Romero (Philstar.com) - November 3, 2019 - 5:06pm

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the widespread use of the internet, library use in the Philippines is not dying as some researchers still prefer hard copies of reference materials over those that can be found online, officials said.

Rica Jane Santos, a librarian from the National Library, admitted that the popularity of the internet is causing a "dilemma" among libraries. But despite the convenience offered by the internet, many information seekers still go to libraries for credible resources.

"It [internet] has an effect somehow. But of course, many researchers still prefer the actual book or the actual resources they need," Santos said in a recent press briefing in Malacañang.

"Of course not," she added when asked if library use is dying because of the internet.

The use of technological advancements is recognized in the theme of the celebration of the 29th Libraries and Information Services Month.

In a statement, the National Library of the Philippines said the theme "Inclusive, Innovative, Interconnected" aims to give importance to the role of libraries and information centers and recognize their efforts, advocacies and initiatives in building societies. Some of the activities to be conducted this month will involve the use of the internet, including social networking sites.

"We continue to encourage the people to participate in the LIS (Libraries and Information Services) month through various activities and interactive storytelling... those are our activities—outreach programs, social media contest and many more," National Library of the Philippines director Cesar Gilbert Adriano said.

The National Library of the Philippines, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts - National Committee on Libraries and Information Services will kickoff the celebration with a ceremony to be held on November 5 in Ermita, Manila.

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Book Review : 2 Filipiniana Books

In the Philippine Star news today, a book review in the column of Elfren S. Cruz mentioned two (2) "Philippine published books that are great readings". A possible worthy addition to our library Filipiniana collection.

EXCERPTS:

I have rediscovered these past few days that long weekends are great for reading books; and, that there are still so many Philippine published books that are great readings. Here are two discoveries on my reading journey during the recent Undas holidays.

LINEAGE, VISION, EMPIRE: Don Francisco “Paquito” Ortigas Jr. by Alfredo Yuson, Reyes Publishing 2018 .

OCCUPATION: 1942-1945 by Benito Legarda Jr., published by Vibal Foundation, 2016.

Read the full article HERE. Thanks PS.

ebooks: Doing Business 2016

Click HERE to read / download pdf copy of the ebook.

Doing Business 2016: Measuring Regulatory Quality and Efficiency, a World Bank Group flagship publication, is the 13th in a series of annual reports measuring the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 189 economies—from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe—and over time.

Doing Business measures regulations affecting 11 areas of the life of a business. Ten of these areas are included in this year’s ranking on the ease of doing business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. Doing Business also measures labor market regulation, which is not included in this year’s ranking.

Info from http://www.doingbusiness.org

Click HERE to read "Philippines slips in World Bank ranking on doing business" from The Philippine Star (PS) while HERE for the "PH business ranking drops; truck ban cited" from Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI).

My Favorite Book - 2011 Contest Rules

The November 6, 2011 issue of the Philippine Star announces that:

National Book Store, The Philippine STAR and Globe are now receiving entries for 2011 essay writing contest in the Sunday Lifestyle section.

My Favorite Book contest invites readers to write about their favorite book/s or author/s and why they have touched their lives. Books can be fiction or nonfiction. Make us laugh, make us cry, or just touch us, as your favorite books have touched you.

Submit a printout of your unpublished essay, typed, double spaced and not more than five pages long (1,100 words) and a CD containing the word file. Write your name, age, address, contact numbers and two paragraphs of background information. Also include a print of a passport-sized photo or in jpeg format (not inserted in a document file). Mark your CD and picture as we get many entries. Writers who do not comply with these rules will not have their entries considered.

Weekly prize is P5,000 worth of gift certificates from National Book Store. The grand prizes are P50,000 for the first prize, P30,000 for the second prize and P20,000 for third prize (all prizes will be distributed in 50-percent cash and 50-percent gift certificates). Five honorable mention winners will received P10,000 each -- P5,000 worth of GC from NBS, plus P5,000 cash from The Philippine STAR. Globe will also be giving away Globe Handyphones to the eight grand-prize winners.

Anyone can join except employees of NBS, STAR and Globe and their advertising and PR agencies.

The contest runs until Dec. 31, 2011.

You can send your entries online to myfavoritebook2009@yahoo.com; unpublished entries sent last year to myfavoritebook2008@yahoo.com and mailed to the STAR offices may still be considered. For snail mail, send to: If My Life Were a Book Contest, Lifestyle Section, The Philippine STAR, 13th corner Railroad Sts., Port Area, Manila.

Weekly winners may claim their prizes by calling up National Book Store marketing services department at 631-8079 or 631-8061 to 66 loc. 172.